"It isn't so much that the foods alone will improve your metabolism, but a combination of the foods and the 'super-smart strategies' and elimination of lifestyle supervillains will definitely boost metabolism, coupled with maximizing your daily water intake and being more active," said Molly Morgan, RD, CDN, CSSD, owner of Creative Nutrition Solutions and founder of Fuel2Win.

Are you looking for great recipe ideas? Check out the collection of recipes and cooking videos that Molly works on with her client, Olum's! Click here for the recipe archives and watch for the recipe videos on WBNG at Noon on Monday's.

With veggie burgers, it’s hard not to have low expectations. I’m not even a vegetarian, but I’ve been burned by dry, crumbly, stale-tasting patties so many times that I can’t imagine how annoying it must be for actual vegetarians. There are handful of homemade versions out there that taste good and are nutritionally similar to actual meat, but some are a little bit complicated to make, and even the easier ones take some time. This isn't always a bad thing, but it's not ideal when you’re in the midst of a major burger craving that needs to be satisfied ASAP.

Starting now, it’s candy season. But while a lot of candy is consumed on and around the time of Halloween, actually, Halloween day only accounts for about 4 percent of candy consumption in the United States.

As a mom and a registered dietitian, I truly don’t have a problem with the occasional candy bar, soda or sweet. From my perspective the primary issue is the overabundance, accessibility and availability of candy and sweets.

If you are a parent, you can relate: At the doctor’s office, there is the lollipop for after shots; at the bank there is a lollipop just because; at the gas station, drug store and grocery store, there is candy right at eye level to grab your attention. There is now candy for every holiday, at the office there are candy dishes, at the dry cleaner there are mint or candy dishes, and then there is candy for the winter holidays, Valentine’s Day, and the list goes on.

"I use both a large 11-cup food processor and a smaller 7-cup food processor. I especially like the food processor for making creamy and smooth hummus, for quickly whipping together energy bites with grains and dates, and for instantly grating vegetables that I'll add to soups, sauces, and more.I also have a 1-cup food processor that is perfect for small, quick jobs like chopping nuts for a recipe or a yogurt topping!"

"My absolutely favorite for the summer is a Moscow mule with ginger beer, vodka, lime juice, and lots of ice, skipping the simple syrup. It's so refreshing, and when you don't use simple syrup, it's only around 80 calories." —Molly Morgan, R.D., C.D.N., C.S.S.D., owner of Creative Nutrition Solutions

No one likes traffic jams—especially when it comes to your colon. When things are backed up, everything from your mood to your energy levels can suffer. Before you pick up a “quick fix” fiber supplement, focus on food first, says Molly Morgan, RD CDN CSSD, author of Drink Your Way to Gut Health.